Biryani

Biryani is basically a shahi dish or say it is made in Lucknow (India). It is made by lots of shahi spices and nuts. Biryani is enhanced form of veg pulao in my view made in sweet and sour style. So, lets prepare this yummy biryani

Ingredients Required: –

Basmati Rice – 1 cup

Cauliflower – 1/4 cup (florets)

Green Peas – 1/4 cup

Carrot – 1/4 cup

Green capsicum – 1/4 cup

Onion – 1/4 cup (chopped)

Tomato – 1 large (chopped)

Green cardamom – 1 (crushed)

Saffron – few strands

Bay leaf – 2

Puffed lotus seeds – 1 tbsp

Cashew nuts – 1 tbsp

Peanuts – 1 tbsp

Cinnamon – 1 inch stick

asafoetida – a pinch

cumin seeds – 1 tsp

Crushed Garam masala – 1/2 tsp

Green chili – 2 (chopped)

Red chili powder – 1/4 tsp

Dried coriander powder – 1 tsp

Salt – as per taste

Oil – 2 tbsp + for stir frying

Lemon juice – 1 tbsp

Fresh coriander leaves – 2 tbsp (chopped)

Procedure: –

First of all, wash rice with plenty of water till water comes out clear. Now soak them in water for 2 hours.

In 1 1/2 cup of water cook rice with 1/2 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Make sure that in this rice are tender soft not completely cooked.